Planning Committee 5 January 2011

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BIDEFORD TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting

held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Bideford on

Wednesday 5 January 2011 at 6.00 pm

PRESENT:

North Ward:

Councillor M L Bushell
Councillor Ms E L Farrington (Chairman)
Councillor D C Fulford
Councillor T J Johns (Deputy Town Mayor)

IN ATTENDANCE:

Mrs H J Blackburn (Deputy Town Clerk)
5 x members of the public

064    APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

There were no apologies for absence.

065    DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillors Bushell, Ms Farrington and Fulford declared a personal interest in agenda items 5.b. and 5.j. (Both organisations have been given a grant by the Council).

Councillor Johns declared a personal interest in agenda items 5.b. and 5.j. (Both organisations have been given a grant by the Council and Bridge Trust).

066    PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION

Three members of the public spoke with regards to Planning Application No 1/1052/2010/OUT:  Two detached houses at Ford Farm, New Road, Bideford.  Concerns expressed by the representatives were as follows:

•    The barn on the site currently has planning permission for 4 flats.  If an additional two, 4 bedroom houses are put on the site the traffic in the area will be increased.  Residents are concerned about the safety of the access from a narrow blind bend.  The location is not suitable for access by heavy plant.
•    Residents were concerned about overlooking, loss of light, loss of view and the devaluation of their property.
•    Sewerage and drainage issues were also of concern.    

067    MINUTES

The Minutes of the meeting held on 8 December 2010 were approved and signed as a correct record.

068    ORDER OF BUSINESS

Proposed by Councillor Bushell, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the order of business be changed to allow agenda item 5.i. to be taken next.

(Vote – For: 4,  Against: 0,)

069    PLANNING APPLICATIONS

a.    Application No 1/1052/2010/OUT:  Two detached houses.  Ford Farm, New Road, Bideford EX39 5JG. – Applicant:  Ms H & L Thompson (same address).  (Date received:  13 Dec 10)

Proposed by Councillor Fulford, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is refused on the grounds of access issues on to the main road, overlooking, overdevelopment of the site and inadequate sewerage and drainage facilities.

(Vote – For: 4,  Against: 0)

b.     Application No 1/0903/2010/FUL:  Conversion of building from shop space and storage area to residential flats – AMENDED RED LINE.  24 Mill Street Bideford EX39 2JW. – Applicant:  Mr Kevin Ellicot, Sunnyacre, Conybeare Drive, Bay View Road, Northam, Bideford EX39 1TH.  (Date received:  2 Dec 10)

Proposed by Councillor Bushell, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 3,  Against: 0,  Abstentions: 1)

c.    Application No 1/0962/2010/FUL:  Formation of an arch gateway at the foot of Cooper Street onto Jubilee Square.  Cooper Street, Bideford. – Applicant:  North Devon Plus, Caddsdown Business Support Centre, Caddsdown Industrial Park, Clovelly Road, Bideford EX39 3DX.  (Date received:  2 Dec 10)

Proposed by Councillor Fulford, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4,  Against: 0)

d.    Application No 1/1027/2010/FUL:  Extension over garage and replace flat roof over breakfast room with a lean-to pitched roof.  9 Gate Field Road, Bideford EX39 3QX. – Applicant:  Mr & Mrs Justin Pusey, 9 Gate Field Road, Bideford EX39 3QX  (Date received:  2 Dec 10)

Proposed by Councillor Ms Farrington, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4,  Against: 0)

e.    Application No 1/1043/2010/FUL:  Demolition of existing detached garage and erection of two storey extension to provide additional accommodation.  65 Water Park Road, Bideford EX39 3RN.  – Applicant:  Mr Andrew Bowden (same address).  (Date received:  2 Dec 10)

Proposed by Councillor Fulford, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4,  Against: 0)

f.    Application No 1/0994/2010/FUL:  Replacement front door and windows.  43 Soloman Drive, Bideford EX39 5XY. – Applicant:  Mr Thomas Hayne (same address).  (Date received:  7 Dec 10)

Proposed by Councillor Ms Farrington, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is refused on the grounds that this action is not environmentally friendly and the Council would like to see the justification for removing what appear to be serviceable windows.

(Vote – For: 3,  Against: 1)

g.    Application No 1/0936/2010/LBC:  Internal and external repairs and alterations – ADDITIONAL PLANS.  31 High Street, Bideford EX39 2AN. – Applicant: Mrs L Hawkins, 80 Meddon Street, Bideford EX39 2EW.  (Date received:  9 Dec 10)

Proposed by Councillor Bushell, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4,  Against: 0)

h.    Application No 1/1070/2010/FUL:  Conversion and extension of No.77 to form two self contained flats and rear extension to No.79. – 77 & 79 Clifton Street, Bideford EX39 4EX. – Applicant:  Mr Michael Patt, 43 Geneva Place, Bideford EX39 3BS.  (Date received:  10 Dec 10)

Proposed by Councillor Ms Farrington, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved but the Council would like to see some form of renewable energy within the design and for the building to be as close to zero carbon as possible both in its sustainability and construction.

(Vote – For: 4,  Against: 0)

i.    Application No 1/1046/2010/FUL:  Retrospective – Installation of window on side elevation.  37 East Ridge View, Bideford EX39 4RS. – Applicant:  Mr Simon Gibbon (same address).  (Date received:  13 Dec 10)

Proposed by Councillor Fulford, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4,  Against: 0)

j.    Application No 1/1071/2010/COU:  Change of use from A1 to D2 for Bideford band practice room. – Riverside Studio, Kingsley Road, Bideford EX39 2QQ. – Applicant:  J L Gray, Chairman of Bideford Town Band, 40 Windmill Lane, Northam EX39 1BZ.  (Date received:  16 Dec 10)

Proposed by Councillor Ms Farrington, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4,  Against: 0)

k.    Application No 1/0966/2010/FUL:  Conversion of garage to holiday let.  Mallacleave, Upcott, Bideford EX39 5JQ. – Applicant:  Mr Philip Butcher (same address).  (Date received:  20 Dec 10)

Proposed by Councillor Ms Farrington, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved but the Council would like to see some form of renewable energy within the design and for the conversion to be as close to zero carbon as possible both in its sustainability and construction.

(Vote – For: 4,  Against: 0)

l.    Application No 1/1040/2010/COU:  Change of use from A3 Thai Restaurant to A5 traditional Fish and Chip Restaurant and Takeaway.  9 Grenville Street, Bideford EX39 2EA. – Applicant:  Mrs Michelle Ward, 44 Elizabeth Drive, Barnstaple EX31 3AJ.  (Date received:  20 Dec 10)

Proposed by Councillor Fulford, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4,  Against: 0)

m.    Application No 1/0927/2010/FUL:  Conservatory to front of house – New Certificate.  22 Tennacott Heights, Bideford EX39 4DH. – Applicant:  Mr & Mrs Langbridge (same address).  (Date received:  20 Dec 10)

Proposed by Councillor Bushell, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the Council cannot make a decision on this application due to insufficient information.

(Vote – For: 4,  Against: 0)

n.    Application No 1/0969/2010/COU:  Change of use to care nursery and pre-school – amended location plan and new certificate.  Unit 15, Habat Enterprise Park, Clovelly Road Industrial estate, Bideford, EX39 3HN. – Applicant:  Mrs Sarah Silvester, 51 Hawthorn Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8PU.  (Date received:  22 Dec 10)

Proposed by Councillor Ms Farrington, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is refused as the Council does not believe that this proposal resolves its original reasons for objections. These were: by reason of its siting on an industrial estate which is not suitable for a nursery and pre-school, the car parking is inadequate for both staff and visitors, lack of public transport, and the Council would query whether the sequential test should apply for this land use.

(Vote – For: 4,  Against: 0)

o.    Application No 1/1045/2010/FUL:  Erection of photovoltaic cells on the southern roof slopes of three industrial units.  Evans Transport Holding Ltd, Bideford Business Park, Alverdiscott Road, Bideford EX39 4GD. – Applicant:  Mr Alan Barker (Agent) (same address).  (Date received:  22 Dec 10)

Proposed by Councillor Bushell, seconded and

RESOLVED: That the application is approved.

(Vote – For: 4,  Against: 0)

070    PLANNING APPLICATIONS – NOTIFICATION OF DECISIONS BY PLANNING AUTHORITIES

The Committee noted the content of those Planning Applications which had been granted/refused by Planning Authorities since the last meeting.

The business of the meeting having been completed, the Chairman thanked the members for their attendance and the Meeting concluded at 7.50 pm.


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